Peter Gutzmer
Encyclopedia
Peter Gutzmer was the Democratic
candidate for the 2006 and 2008 election for Illinois State Senator
for the 27th District. He was defeated twice by Republican
Matt Murphy
. The first time, in 2006, was for the recently vacated seat. In 2008, Gutzmer again lost to incumbent Murphy
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
candidate for the 2006 and 2008 election for Illinois State Senator
Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the state of Illinois in the United States. The body was created by the first state constitution adopted in 1818. The Illinois Senate is made up of 59 senators elected from...
for the 27th District. He was defeated twice by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Matt Murphy
Matt Murphy (Illinois politician)
Matt Murphy is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 27th district since 2007. The district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Wheeling, Prospect Heights and South Barrington....
. The first time, in 2006, was for the recently vacated seat. In 2008, Gutzmer again lost to incumbent Murphy
External links
- Peter Gutzmer official campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Peter J. Gutzmer (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Peter Gutzmer